Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III
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Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III
Salary
$74,896.00 - $93,021.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
2024411100348
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
05/02/2024
Closing Date
5/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION
The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist is responsible for supporting initiatives established by the department/division leader. They possess knowledge of project development and the ability to manage a project or program from start to finish. They assist with the development and implementation of divisional goals and initiatives. The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist possesses expertise in data analysis and has the ability to work with advanced levels of data analytics.
They drive change and process improvements within the customer base. The position of the Project Manager & Analytics Specialist is focused heavily on managing a wide range of projects involving data collection, production, and dissemination relating to strategy, planning, and organizational effectiveness efforts. This position reports to a department/division leader.
Major Project Manager & Analytics Functions
The major functions performed by the Project Manager & Analytics Specialist include the development of data and the subsequent analysis and application of the results. They work with internal customers and managers to identify areas requiring potential reorganization and develop and implement initiatives based on this research. The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist must display a highly developed skill set in the identification of data and the resulting application of project analysis and change initiatives.
DEFINITION OF CLASS
The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist class includes all positions whose duties are to identify and address process and project improvement opportunities within the City of Detroit. The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist must possess a detailed understanding of project management, project development, project implementation and project resolution. They are expected to have a broad understanding of change management and change implementation.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Illustrative)
Analyzes data from a variety of database sources and formats for research, systems, and report design.
Assists stakeholders in understanding generated reports, outputs, and operational interfaces, and counsels them on their use, and in finding ways to be used to improve their functionality.
Assists with the implementation of organizational goals, initiatives and plans.
Develops and implements initiatives to improve work processes.
Drives fact-based decision making at all levels within the organization.
Drives process improvement initiatives, including automation, on the processes/tools used to increase the capability and efficiency of reporting efforts.
Investigates and analyzes complex proposed departmental reorganizations of City departments.
Manages project development and execution from inception to closure.
Presents results of analyses concisely and effectively to ensure adoption.
Produces summarization reports, outputs, and operational interfaces that present research findings to stakeholders.
Provides recommendations for improving business results, operational efficiencies, and system experiences through in-depth analysis.
Provides supporting information to substantiate research findings.
Responsible for Data Management best practices, quality standards and advanced Data Management activities (Acquisitions, Reorganizations, Advanced Data Setup, etc.).
Tracks and reports project milestones and status reports to project sponsors.
Works in conjunction with the department/division leader to manage change control and ensure consistency and alignment of change control management across the Department.
Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III - This is the senior level of this series in which an employee acts as a subject matter expert and/or in a leadership type of role. They perform a wide scope of responsibilities. Employees may perform duties which have City-wide impact and involve working with a wide variety of individuals and groups. The work of a Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III is reviewed on an as-needed basis.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge Of:
Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources modeling.
Information technology.
Laws, policies, regulations and methods governing public sector processes.
Management principles and generally accepted methodologies and procedures.
Project management tools and software packages.
Regulations, policies, procedures and labor contracts pertinent to service areas.
Understanding and administration of data development and data analytics processes.
Understanding and application of lean six sigma process improvement methods.
Skill In:
Analysis.
Change Management.
Coordinating and expediting employee actions affecting department services.
Customer and Client Focus.
Data analysis.
Driving results.
Effective written and oral communication.
Gathering, organizing and analyzing information.
Initiative and Self-Management.
Organization.
Organizational Development.
Quality Management and Process Improvement.
Policy/Planning.
Problem Solving/Decision Making.
Professionalism and Credibility.
Project, change and time management.
Team work and team development.
Thoroughness and attention to detail.
Time Management.
Various project management applications.
Ability To:
Assume individual accountability for achieving organizational goals with resourcefulness and minimal supervision.
Bring focus and perspective to group and team projects.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
Communicate effectively verbally with tact and diplomacy.
Concurrently manage multiple priorities.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Learn quality management and process improvement principles.
Learn the essentials of organizational development.
Learn the services, jobs, and skills required and business activities of department(s) supported.
Organize and prioritize work to assure timely and effective completion of assignments and attainment of goals
Remain current in best practices and legal requirements.
Respond to workplace dynamics in a timely and pro-active manner.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The level and nature of the supervision given to Project Manager & Analytics Specialist will vary depending on their experience and level, i.e. whether they are entry, intermediate, or advanced professionals. Supervision may be close up to cursory.
Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III - At the advanced level, the Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III takes initiative to perform recurring or individual assignments. The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III also resolves recurring problems independently (i.e. investigates recurring grievance or contract issues, obtains missing information and explains procedural requirements). The Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III refers situations not covered by instructions or precedents to the department/division leader for decision or help.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines exist for the Project Manager & Analytics Specialist position. Guidelines exist in the form of agency regulations, legislations, procedures, contracts, manuals and requirements; local, state, and federal rules and regulations, City of Detroit, Wayne County, the